Crowley Starts as Ireland Change Six for Portugal

‘No 22-year-old should ever have to go through what Sam went through’ – Cian Prendergast hits out at criticism of his brother

Cian Prendergast is set to start at No 8 against Portugal this evening for Ireland. It’s the third time this year he has been named in an Ireland match-day squad, yet he wasn’t well enough to feature in either previous game.

Paul O'Connell gives two Ireland aces debuts as team named to face Portugal

PAUL O’Connell has given Connacht wing Shayne Bolton his first Ireland chance as he is set to start Saturday’s test with Portugal in Lisbon.  Bolton, 25, gets his opportunity after an impressive season at the Sports Grounds, having previously been capped by Ireland A against England in February.  Interim head coach O’Connell is taking over Andy Farrell’s role while he is away with the Lions Bolton was called up to the Irish squad as cover during…

Ireland name two new caps to start against Portugal

LISBON - Ireland will hand first caps to winger Shayne Bolton and flanker Alex Kendellen as a much depleted side take on Portugal in their test in Lisbon on Saturday. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Jack Crowley handed Ireland out-half reins for Portugal Test

Munster’s Alex Kendellen, who led Emerging Ireland on last year’s winning tour to Bloemfontein, will make his first international appearance in a back-row which includes Ryan Baird and the returning Cian Prendergast.

Crowley starts as Ireland change six for Portugal

Ireland interim head coach Paul O'Connell has made six changes to his side for Saturday's second tour match against Portugal in Lisbon, with Jack Crowley starting at out-half and three debutants in the first XV.

Jack Crowley gets the nod as Ireland team named for Portugal clash

Craig Casey retains his captaincy while Alex Kendellen and Shayne Bolton are in line for their first caps.